Cotinis nitida, commonly known as the Green June Beetle, is a vibrant emerald-green beetle found in the Eastern United States. It inhabits gardens, fields, and woodlands, feeding on fruit and nectar. Notable for its iridescent sheen and buzzing flight, it plays a role in pollination and soil aeration through its larval stage.

Cotinis nitida, commonly known as the Green June Beetle, is native to the southeastern United States. Its range extends from New York in the north, down to Florida in the south, and westward to Texas and Nebraska.

Cotinis nitida typically inhabits temperate regions characterized by warm summers and mild winters. These regions include open fields, gardens, orchards, and urban areas where it can find ample decaying organic matter for its larvae.

The Green June Beetle plays a role in nutrient cycling, as its larvae feed on decomposing organic matter in the soil, facilitating decomposition and enrichment of the soil. Adults are often seen feeding on ripe fruits and can occasionally be considered pests in orchards due to their feeding habits.